Rohit Sharma reveals why he ate a piece of soil on the field after winning India’s T20 World Cup 2024

Celebrations after India wins the T20 World Cup against South Africa it was an idea. While emotions were running high throughout the team, the captain Rohit SharmaThe unique touch resonates deeply with fans.

The captain’s touch: More than just winning

Although Rohit’s batting on the day was not up to par (scoring just 9 runs), his captaincy tactics proved crucial in India’s comeback victory. Despite a shaky start, India, led by Virat Kohli’s brilliant 76, he managed to post a competitive total of 176/7. South Africa’s chase initially looked promising, with Heinrich Klaasen fighting hard. However, the bowling trio of Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah again Arshdeep Singh advanced to the final stages, securing a seven-run victory over India.

Symbolic action: Eating soil and showing gratitude

In an interesting video posted by the ICC, Rohit was seen on the field of Kensington Oval, not only celebrating, but also eating grass. This seemingly simple act had a deep meaning.

Nothing was written down; everything was happening automatically,” Rohit explained later. He spoke of the Barbados stadium as a key factor in India’s victory, a place that will live forever in his memory. Eating a little dirt was his way of carrying a part of this historic victory, a physical reminder of a dream come true.

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“I was feeling the moment…because that ground gave us this (T20 World Cup), we played on that ground and we won the match on that ground, I will remember that ground and that ground forever in my life. So I wanted to have a piece of it too. Those moments are very special; and the place where all our dreams came true, I wanted something about it. It was the feeling behind that,” said Rohit in a video released by BCCI.

💬💬 It hasn’t sunk in yet

Celebrations, winning touches and what it all means 🏆

Captain Rohit Sharma takes us to the surreal emotions behind #TeamIndiaT20 World Cup Victory 👌👌 – By @Moulinparikh @ImRo45 | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/oQbyD8rvij

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 2, 2024

A moment of pure emotion

Rohit’s emotional state was evident not only in his actions but also in the tears shed after the match. His act went beyond the point of celebration; it was a heartfelt tribute to the ground that saw their victory and a symbol of his deep connection to the game.

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